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                                                                                   With Mardi Gras in full swing, Amy
                                                                                   and her right-hand lady, manager
                                                                                   and friend, Angelica Lopez, made
                                                                                   the move of the entire studio in just
                                                                                   3 days, not missing a beat. Myrtle
                                                                                   the Turtle, the ornately decorated
                                                                                   turtle sculpture from the “Turtles
                                                                                   About Town” program which Amy
                                                                                   spearheads with Joanie Steinhaus,
                                                                                   also made the move and sits proudly
                                                                                   outside the studio where guests are
                                                                                   welcomed by a painted hopscotch
                                                                                   style sidewalk leading into nearly
                                                                                   1,000 square feet more space than
                CLAY CUP                                                           With growth and change comes
                                                                                   Amy had at her last location.




                                                                                   more opportunities for artwork
                                                                                   that can be done on the spot and
                   STUDIOS                                                         is ideal for tourists that are on the
                                                                                   walk out with guest that day, which


                                                                                   island for the day, to new and more
                                                                                   elaborate artwork such as resin
                                                                                   projects, fused glass and plans to

         Not Closed, Just Bigger and Better




             Written by Christy Monroe

                  lay Cup Studios has moved to a larger, more spacious location that allows for Amy Owens, owner, to fulfill
                  dreams for her business and passion. “Through the grace of God and help from Monica Barry, of Ha.ba’s,
                  I got the chance to move into this space,” says Amy, as she speaks of her recent move to 2219 Post Of-
         Cfice Street. Having been a member of the POD (Post Office District) merchants group, Amy was thrilled
         to find out she could open her beloved studio directly on Post Office Street which is known for Artwalk every six
         weeks as well as an abundance of art galleries and local businesses that strive to offer original, local products.

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